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GEMINI-XLB
ZERO-CLEARANCE
By Appalachian
INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION
PROCEDURES
FIREPLACE INSERT - FREESTANDING
SAFETY NOTE
If this stove is not properly installed a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation
directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection
requirements in your area.
This stove must be connected to a listed high temperature residential type and building heating
appliance chimney or an approved masonry chimney with flue liner.
GEMINI PATENT
PAT.#4,607,611
August 26th, 1986
© 1994 Appalachian Stove & Fabricators, Inc.
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Summary of Contents for Appalachian Stove & Fabricators XLB
- Page 1 GEMINI-XLB ZERO-CLEARANCE By Appalachian INSTALLATION AND OPERATION PROCEDURES FIREPLACE INSERT - FREESTANDING SAFETY NOTE If this stove is not properly installed a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3. Installing the Gemini XLB Unit......6 4. Importance of Proper Draft........6 IV . Freestanding Installation.........7 1. Stove Components..........7 Thank you for purchasing the Gemini XLB stove. 2. Preparation............7 Appalachian Stove welcomes you to the growing ranks of 3. Attaching the Freestanding Kit......8 energy conscious Americans. -
Page 3: Stove Features And Operating Controls
If you plan to install comfort. the Gemini XLB as a fireplace unit, the site you select for installation and finishing construction will enhance your 8. Sliding Damper - helps increase heat extraction by present decor and heat your home more efficiently. -
Page 4: Clearances For Installation
NOTE: For details on chimney installation, see “Chimney Installation,” Section IV , No. 5. 2. CLEARANCES FOR FREESTANDING INSTALLATION The Gemini XLB is specially designed for zero clearance to combustibles as a freestanding unit (FIGURE 2). Rear and side-wall clearances depend on two factors: (A) Composition of the wall structure (combustible or non- combustible materials). -
Page 5: Installation As A Fireplace Unit
(A) Mount the top trim panel with the mounting screws provided. (B) Mount side panels. NOTE: The Gemini XLB trim kit may be installed ½” to a maximum of 2-1/2” from the front edge of the stove. One half inch is preferred. -
Page 6: Installing The Gemini Xlb Unit
(F) Do not block any natural cooling vents of the Gemini XLB fireplace unit when installing. NOTE: If a raised hearth is used, raise the Gemini XLB unit in proportion to the elevation to avoid blocking stove vents and to maintain correct 22” hearth clearance to combustibles. -
Page 7: Freestanding Installation
1. STOVE COMPONENTS The following components are included with Proper preparation and planning of the installation will simplify the Gemini XLB stove freestanding model: the job and help achieve effective operation of the unit. (A) Gemini XLB Unit (A) Select the location for the stove installation. The stove should... -
Page 8: Attaching The Freestanding Kit
(A) Pipe may be 6” or 8” insulated class A. (B) Slide and secure the pipe onto drip-proof connector mounted in the Gemini XLB unit. (C) Fill the air space between the pipe and the Gemini XLB unit with heat resistant insulation. FIGURE 9... -
Page 9: Chimney Installation
Use one layer of insulation for double wall pipe and two layers for triple wall pipe. (B) Attaching chimney to Gemini XLB unit (FIGURE 9). A solid fuel chimney must make a positive connection to the drip proof pipe connector at all points along base of pipe connector for proper installation. -
Page 10: Installing The Brass Trim
V . INSTALLING THE BRASS TRIM 1. STANDARD BRASS (A) Spring damper handle - screw the handle onto the damper rod counter-clockwise. (B) The draft knob is screwed directly into the hole in the draft side plate. (C) Installed for your convenience at the factory is the FIGURE 11 door handle spring. -
Page 11: Catalytic Combusters
4. APPLIED CERAMICS Catalytic Combustor with steam from wet wood. 2. CATALYST MONITORING The Gemini XLB was designed to allow the owner to It is important to periodically monitor the operation of monitor the catalyst temperatures. A small port is the catalytic combustor to ensure that it is functioning located on the top of the stove, inside the unit. -
Page 12: Catalyst Troubleshooting General Info
3. CATALYST TROUBLESHOOTING Creosote accumulation may be caused by one or more of The operation of any wood stove can create problems. the following: a poorly insulated chimney; a non- While the use of a catalyst equipped wood stove will functioning combustor;... -
Page 13: Catalyst Replacement
4. CATALYST REPLACEMENT To replace damaged or non-functioning catalytics follow these steps: A) Loosen the damper tab bolts with 9/16” socket to allow the damper tab to slide back. Lower the cast housing as shown. B) Remove the mixing plate, sealing plate and catalyst. Clean the area where the catalyst sits to remove old gasketing. Inside the stove, check the area where the damper system was located and clean away old gasketing, if necessary. -
Page 14: Stove Operation
1. FUEL SELECTION *For the low burn, open the left slide approximately The Gemini XLB is designed to burn natural wood only. 3/16 of an inch and operate the blower on the low speed. Higher efficiencies and lower emissions generally result... -
Page 15: Maintenance
VIII. MAINTENANCE 3. CHIMNEY CARE There are areas of the stove and chimney system that When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other need periodic maintenance to ensure safe and efficient organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture operation. -
Page 16: Safety
XI. LIMITED WARRANTY X. SAFETY The Appalachian Stove is warrantied to be free of defects in 1. If you plan to use an existing chimney with your stove, materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the inspect it thoroughly to be sure it is sound and clean. date of purchase when used in accordance with the Advise your insurance company to be sure your policy recommendations of the manufacturer, with the following... -
Page 19: Warranty Registration
XI. WARRANTY REGISTRATION NAME:________________________________ ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ZIP________________ STOVE MODEL: ______________________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER: ____________________________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE: _________________________________________ DEALER NAME: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ CITY: __________________________________STATE:________________ HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT APPALACHIAN STOVE? ___________ ______________________________________________________________ TYPE OF HEAT YOU PRESENTLY HAVE? ________________________ APPROXIMATE SQUARE FEET OF HOME: ______________________ NUMBER OF ROOMS: _________________________________________ TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: ___ BRICK...